Behind Major Cases: The Dialogue Between Media Attention and Judicial Trials

Author: Miao Youshui, Liu Shude
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: A free press that expresses the public voice and an independent judiciary system are two major indicators of a nation's democracy and civilization. In China, with the continuous advancement of political democratization, the influence of news and public opinion on social life has become increasingly profound and extensive. The diverse voices emitted by various media have played a significant role in public opinion promotion and supervision. In recent years, the impact of public opinion on the judiciary has gradually become evident and has garnered more attention. The rich content of judicial activities and the "dramatic" effects displayed during the judicial process have always held a certain charm for the media. Conversely, the powerful social opinion guidance function of the media has also significantly influenced the process of judicial activities. As a result, there are differing views between the media and the judiciary on what kind of news reports and commentary can affect or to what extent they can influence judicial fairness, what judicial activities constitute taboos for news reporting, and whether news commentary and reporting can affect or influence judicial judgments. This book explores such a topic: in a country like China where press freedom still needs nurturing and judicial independence needs promotion, how to coordinate the relationship between press freedom and judicial independence, and how to ensure that courts and judges firmly hold the sword of judicial fairness under strong public opinion pressure. It is believed that it can provide a clear answer for readers who are concerned about similar topics.